Maintain a vintage Kersey Pea Coat in optimum condition?

[VintageJohn]

Hi guys,

Hoping for some advice regarding the day to day care of a 1969 'Dale Fashions' navy issued Kersey wool Pea Coat....

I've recently purchased the above & awaiting delivery from vintagetrends.com, although would appreciate some advice as to the general day to day care required, in order to maintain a Kersey coat in optimum condition?

i.e Should the coat be brushed following every use with a bristled clothes brush, followed by a velour lint remover, etc?

This will be my first wool coat, so any general advice will be well received!

 

[Carlos840]

Hi guys,

Hoping for some advice regarding the day to day care of a 1969 'Dale Fashions' navy issued Kersey wool Pea Coat....

I've recently purchased the above & awaiting delivery from vintagetrends.com, although would appreciate some advice as to the general day to day care required, in order to maintain a Kersey coat in optimum condition?

i.e Should the coat be brushed following every use with a bristled clothes brush, followed by a velour lint remover, etc?

This will be my first wool coat, so any general advice will be well received!

I have the exact same Brand and year peacoat.

All i do is brush it with a bristle brush every couple times i wear it, i don't even bother with a lint remover.

Just make sure you keep it on a quality wide coat hanger and store it in a moth free area and you should be fine.

If it gets damp let it dry before storing, and maybe have it dry cleaned every couple years if you wear it a lot.

There isn't much to it really.

 

[Peacoat]

Carlos is right. I use a two sided fabric brush after every wearing. I never eat with the coat on--food remnants attracts moths. A very wide-3"-hanger is best.

When it isn't being worn in the warmer months, keep it in a moth protected space. The simplest is a plastic zip up garment bag with a moth ball or two inside.

Protect it from moths, and you will be able to hand it down to your grandchildren in perfect condition.

 

[VintageJohn]

Thanks guys

I have a natural bristle clothes brush, although was concerned that constant use with this on the coat would wear out the outer wool layer over time......I take it that this won't be the case then?

 

[Seb Lucas]

Relax it's a military item, it 's tough but I imagine not many navy guys used a brush after every wear. I use a sticky roller to remove lint on a similar wool coat once a week. Enjoy it.

 

[Peacoat]

Below is a link to a one way fabric brush. This one is available at Walgreens. There are different types. This one is the flip up style that easily fits in the pocket of a peacoat. I have them in the pockets of most of my pea coats and my dress overcoats. When I bought mine they were about $5.00 or so. These are more pricey. There is also a larger style with two sides.

These brushes haven't damaged the finish of my pea coats, nor have they damaged my cashmere blend topcoats. I have been using them for years with good results.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ho...4878&sst=681f7a52-06a1-caa8-5b72-000017fed09c

Edit Note: I thought these were a bit pricey and went back to look at them again. Actually this is a good deal as you get a dozen of them for $18. Probably time for me to stock up again as I have added a couple more dress topcoats and several more pea coats that need their own brushes.

 

[Doctor Damage]

...I have added a couple more dress topcoats and several more pea coats that need their own brushes.

That's frightening, seriously.

 

[VintageJohn]

Great advice....thanks to all & you've a point 'Seb Lucas' - it is a military item after all!